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NEWS @ FIRST
October 7, 2022
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All are welcome at
First Presbyterian Church!
We hope that you experience
the love of God
and of this congregation
as we worship, celebrate,
and serve with one another.
Two Sunday Worship Services
9:00 am NewSong contemporary
Fellowship Hall
11:00 am traditional - Sanctuary
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Reception This Sunday for Tim Boggess!
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We are excited to welcome Rev. Dr. Timothy Boggess as our new pastor at First Presbyterian Church, Sarasota! This Sunday he will be preaching at both worship services.
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Please plan to welcome Tim during the 10:00 a.m. fellowship coffee hour or at 12:00 noon in the fellowship hall. Come and give Rev. Boggess a warm greeting!
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· A basket will be available for cards.
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Stewardship -
Commitment Sunday
On Sunday, October 23,
we will:
· Present our 2023 pledges during both services
· Present painted and unpainted rocks to share information about FPC with the community
· Have a potluck luncheon following the 11:00 a.m. service
- Suggestion:
Those with last names A - I :
bring fruits and salads of all kinds
Last names J - Q: bring breads muffins, coffee cakes, etc.
Last names R - Z: bring “main dishes” or proteins such as casseroles,
quiches, ham, tofu, etc.
Sunday, October 30
Intergenerational rock painting during the 10:00 a.m. coffee hour. As a part of this stewardship season, we can help to continue the tradition of welcoming those who seek to grow in God’s love and grace. There will be a rock painting activity October 30 for all ages.
· Paint pens and rocks will be provided.
· All levels of talent welcome!
· Each rock will be labeled with our church logo, QR code, and “All are welcome here!”
· Once painted and labeled, the rocks will be placed around town, inviting those who find them to discover FPC.
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Called Congregational Meeting
October 16 at 12:00 noon
The session of First Presbyterian Church, Sarasota, is calling a congregational meeting on Sunday October 16, 2022, at 12:00 noon in the sanctuary for the election of elders and deacons in the class of 2025, and members of the church officer nominating committee for 2023. Church members who are able are asked to be present for the election to meet a quorum. All persons are welcome to attend. Thank you for your support and prayers for all our church leaders.
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Hurricane Ian Relief: Hands-on Ways
We Can Help!
Our Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) program is actively working to provide relief to people affected by Hurricane Ian. They were in Port Charlotte last Wednesday.
We support this agency in many ways, especially through the One Great Hour of Sharing offering in the season of Lent. We have also given extra support for specific projects—most recently, aid for Ukraine. PDA is now seeking extra support for Hurricane relief.
You may give online at https://pda.pcusa.org/situation/hurricane-ian
or make your donation through our church by marking your donation as
“Ian relief” on your check memo line, or via the church website / online giving; select Prsby.Dis.Asst. with “Ian Relief” in the memo.
Please email Dave Householder (dphouse47@gmail.com) or call the church office (941) 955-8119 to share how you would like to help or if you, or someone you know, has specific needs that have risen from the Hurricane Ian damage.
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Children and Youth News
The Youth and Children Ministry is off and running! For the first four weeks, we are learning about the practice of “making peace,” looking at where it shows up in the Bible, and how we can practice it in our own lives. See you there!
We are making plans for a fun-filled and meaningful fall together! Please fill out the Information & Permission Form below for each child or youth who will be participating in Sunday School and/or other programs.
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Read about the upcoming events, Sunday School, ideas for Practicing the Practice in Your Home, and ways that you can volunteer thorugh the Family First Newsletter send out separately today.
Mark Your Fall Calendars
for Family Intergenerational Events
• Oct. 30 - Pumpkin Carving Party • Nov. 27 - Advent Workshop
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Adult Education Opportunities
“To Be Made Well” Book Study
Led by Leah Cotter
Sundays, October 16 – November 20, 10:00 a.m. during the Fellowship Hour
- purchase book wherever books are sold; read intro, chapters 1 & 2 for October 16
- Contact Leah at Leah.t.cotter@gmail.com for the study companion.
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Tyranny and the Founding Fathers
Led by Hendrick “Hal” Serrie, Ph.D.
- Sundays, October 16 – November 20, 2022 - 10:00 a.m. during the Fellowship Hour
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Enough: God’s Blessings in Abundance
Led by Elaine Barnett via Zoom
Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m.; October 18 - November 8
Sign-up by emailing Elaine at ewbarnet@me.com
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FPC's Weekly All Faiths Food Distribution
We have expanded our food offering and are now averaging over 100 families per week!
Join us on Thursday mornings to volunteer. We start packing food at 8:30 a.m. and serve from 10:00-11:30 a.m.
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Invest in Children - Brentwood Elementary School
More volunteers needed!
To join the FPC group of volunteers, contact Jinny or Ron Miller at church or call them at their Sunnyside home, (941) 371-2750 (ext. 554), or by email at jinnyron@gmail.com.
Click on the link below to view the flyer with all the details!
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Handbell Workshop
Wednesday, October 19, 2022, 5:30 p.m.
Terri Chapman, Associate Conductor of Ring Sarasota and Music Director at Bee Ridge Presbyterian Church will conduct a beginning handbell workshop teaching handbell techniques. Let Karen Olson know if you would be interested in the workshop:
klolso@comcast.net
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Family Promise Casual Luncheon and Recognition Event
- Saturday, October 22, 2022, 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. on grounds of St. Boniface Episcopal Church. No charge. Register by October 8; email Joanne Simons, SimonsJC1@gmail.com
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Join the FPC Mission Trip
to Our Partner Church in Cárdenas, Cuba
February 9 – 15, 2023
Interested individuals and families may now sign up for the planned trip to Juan G. Hall Presbyterian Church in Cárdenas, Cuba, in the province of Matanzas. Some members of our congregation visited in two previous trips, and Pastor Alison Infante Zamora spoke here in 2017. COVID delayed us from building on the relationship that we had started—but we are ready to begin anew.
A planning group (Dave Householder, Rachel Martin, Jay Swick,
Sue Hargis Spigel, Karen Olson, and Graham Hart) is working out the details. Talk to any of these folks to learn more. We will need both “senders” (folks to pray, help get things ready, and provide transportation to and from the airport, etc.) and “goers” to make the trip possible. To sign up, send a note to Dphouse47@gmail.com with what you would like to do.
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Cowden-Smith Library Hours
Library open Monday – Friday
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sundays, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
The library book cart in the narthex offers a varied selection of our newer books from which you can choose, including some children's books. No due dates; simply return when you finish with them. A sign-out sheet is on the cart.
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We Care Poster-Card Recipients
We appreciate our team of We Care poster artists who creatively design poster-cards for our church members when they are hospitalized. Special notes, prayers, and well wishes are written on the cards by our congregation on Sunday mornings, and the cards are mailed out.
On the link below is a list of those who have recently received a We Care poster-card. Consider how you might support them through a prayer, a card, or a phone call. Thank you for being family for one another!
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Staying Connected with the Pastor and Church Staff,
Session Members, and Deacons
By clicking on the link below you can easily access a printable document with the names and positions of your church leaders. Use this list when you want to contact them, send a word of encouragement, or pray for them!
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Pastoral Care
When you or a loved one is hospitalized, it is important that you contact the church or one of the pastors to inform us directly and inform the hospital that you are a member of our congregation and would welcome a visit by one of our pastors. Hospitals will not contact the church. We have also discovered that some will no longer even list a patient as our church member on their internal records unless the patient is careful to note their relationship with our congregation. Thank you for your assistance.
We’re Here for You!
The FPC care team, Stephen Ministers, deacons, elders and church staff continue to be available for you. Please feel free to reach out to Cheryl Track, Faith Community Nurse (941) 320-3828 or call the church office (941) 955-8119 if we can be of support to you.
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Be a Congregational Health Promoter
with Our Health Team!
If you are interested in working with the Health Ministry Team to implement health care programs, education and events, you can apply to register for the virtual training course held on Wednesday, November 9, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. through the link in News@First. Please contact Cheryl Track, Faith Community Nurse, for more information, 4tracks@comcast.net or (941) 320-3828.
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Changes to Church Life App
Church Life is an app that is available to church members with iPhones or Androids. You can search for members, view phone and address information, photos, and family members. You can send a text or call with a simple tap on the phone number. You can even send an email.
Beginning November 1, 2022 the Church Life app will no longer be available in your cellphone’s App Store. If you want to use the online directory via the Church Life app, please download it now from your App Store for your IOS and Android’s phones. If you have the Church Life app now on your phone you will not lose the app, but you cannot reinstall it once it has been deleted after November 1. After the November deadline you can go to Churchlife.mobi using the search engine of your choice and you can log in using your email address and password.
Here’s how to access church member information:
1) Download ACS Church Life from your App Store using either iPhone or Android (Blackberry and other mobile devices can enter www.churchlife.mobi from any mobile browser).
2) Log in. Use the same username/email and password you use for your member login on our website.
You can bring your phone into the church office and Lisa Garcia, Finance Manager, would be happy to help you navigate getting Church Life on your phone. Please call (941) 955-8119 to set up a time.
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